We are looking for an experienced accounting leader to oversee technical and operational accounting for warranty and service-related programs. The Commercial Accounting Manager is well suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can translate complex accounting guidance into practical processes, support cross-functional decision-making, and strengthen financial governance in a growing environment. The role will work closely with business partners across finance, operations, legal, sales, engineering, and planning to ensure accounting conclusions are accurate, timely, and scalable.
Responsibilities:
• Lead accounting oversight for warranty and service obligations, ensuring treatment aligns with applicable accounting guidance and internal policy standards.
• Partner with teams across sales, operations, legal, engineering, and FP& A to assess how program structures, service commitments, and contract terms affect financial reporting.
• Build and maintain methodologies for warranty reserves, including key assumptions, estimate models, roll-forwards, reconciliations, and management review procedures.
• Review upcoming products, services, and operational changes to identify accounting considerations early and reduce reporting risk before launch.
• Prepare and evaluate periodic accruals, adjustments, and financial statement disclosures related to warranty and service activities.
• Act as the primary accounting contact for audit matters tied to warranty and contingent liability topics, including technical documentation and support for external reviews.
• Establish scalable workflows, controls, and standard operating procedures that improve compliance, reporting quality, and readiness for a high-growth environment.
• Work with FP& A to support forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis for warranty and service costs, helping leadership understand financial trends and risks.
• Coach and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability, technical rigor, and continuous process improvement.
• Drive enhancements in NetSuite or comparable ERP tools to improve data integrity, reporting visibility, and operational insight.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Active CPA designation required; advanced standing from a Big 4 public accounting background is mandatory.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and leadership responsibility.
• Strong command of ASC 450 and the ability to research, document, and support complex technical accounting conclusions is mandatory.
• Demonstrated experience with warranty accounting, service accruals, contingent liabilities, or related reserve-based accounting areas.
• Background in automotive, electric vehicle, manufacturing, mobility, or a similar product-driven industry is mandatory.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including tools such as pivot tables, lookups, and complex data analysis; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Proven success building controls, improving processes, and creating scalable procedures within a fast-changing or startup-style environment.